Posts by Peter Carey
What is melatonin and why do you need it for sleep?
Getting to sleep isn’t as simple as shutting your eyes and nodding off. Your ability to sleep relies on a number of hormones to work in sync. One of these is melatonin. What is melatonin? You may have heard about melatonin but are unsure of what it is and the role it plays…
Read MoreMenopause and sleep
A lot of women experience poorer sleep quality once they hit menopause. But’s what’s the link between menopause and sleep? And what can you do about it? What is menopause? Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and is a normal part of life. Menopause occurs when it has been 12 months…
Read MoreSleep and caffeine: How much is too much?
Most of us love a cup or two (or maybe more) of coffee each day, but can the caffeine in your cuppa be interfering with your sleep? What is caffeine? Caffeine is a natural substance found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the brain by increasing alertness…
Read MoreAre electronics before bed interfering with your sleep?
Using electronics for bed may not be the relaxing activity you think it is. Find out why this simple activity could be preventing you from getting a good nights’ sleep. If you take electronic devices into the bedroom, you’re not alone. A recent survey by the Sleep Health Foundation found that up to 45% of…
Read MoreBoost your immune system with sleep
With the recent outbreak of the corona virus, you may be wondering how to boost their immune system. But did you know you can boost your immune system with sleep? Boost your immune system with sleep There are a number of ways we can boost our immune systems in order to be as healthy as…
Read MoreHow to sleep well when you travel
Even the best sleepers can have their sleep patterns disrupted while travelling, so we’ve put together some of the best tips to help you sleep well when you travel. Travelling can interfere with your sleep enormously, especially if you’re travelling to different time zones. However, with a bit of forward planning, you can adjust to…
Read MoreIs stress affecting your sleep?
Are you finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep? Perhaps stress is affecting your sleep. We all know it’s important to get a good night’s sleep. And while it’s normal to have the odd night here and there where good sleep is hard to come by, persistent problems with your sleep isn’t…
Read MoreIs sleepwalking dangerous?
Performing normal, everyday activities while you’re asleep may seem strange, but it’s exactly what happens when people go sleepwalking. But is it dangerous? What is sleepwalking? Sleepwalking (aka somnambulism) is a disorder that originates during deep sleep. The result is that the person affected can walk or perform other complex behaviours while they…
Read MoreSleeping on a hot night : our top tips to beat the heat
We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep, but sleeping on a hot night can be easier said than done! Summer in Australia can get very hot, and this heat is not just limited to the day. Extreme heat, especially at night, can play havoc with your sleep making…
Read MoreWhat are the stages of sleep and why are they important?
Each night, when you sleep, you actually pass through five stages of sleep. Find out what they are, and why they’re important. Sleep is a complicated state. Once upon a time, it was believed that when people fell asleep their brains and bodies would ‘shut down’, allowing them to recover from their daily activities.…
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